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In the Morning
God is faithful. Even when our lives are disrupted or not what we ever expected or wanted. He is with us through it all. Continue reading
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Caring for Yourself Physically
Your physical health affects all areas of your life and greatly impacts how you deal with your grief. Continue reading
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Like an Eagle
This morning I drove through a country road near my home & a bald eagle flew low across the road right in front of me. Such a beautiful sight as I was able to watch him soar for a bit.… Continue reading
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Death Anniversaries
It’s that week…the date of my husband’s passing is coming up. With it brings all the mixed emotions, the bittersweet memories, & another year facing life as a widow. This week has always held a heaviness for me since my… Continue reading
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Life Doesn’t Stop While We Grieve
Continuing to live when our world has been shattered may seem insurmountable. Life goes on. Grief happens in the middle of ordinary life-not separate from it. Daily there are decisions, schedules, routines, & necessities that must be dealt with whether… Continue reading
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Surviving the Hard Days
Some days are just hard! There may be a logical reason: it’s a birthday, an anniversary, a holiday, or some other special occasion. Or it may just be a random day of the week and the grief hits you out… Continue reading
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Keep Stepping Forward
I have a local group of widows & widowers that I meet with once a month at our local library. Today marks 2 years of this group so it was a time of celebration & reflection. I gave them this… Continue reading
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Unexpected Grief Triggers
Sometimes we can foresee situations, occasions, or dates on the calendar that will cause us to grieve deeply. But more likely we are confronted with unexpected things that will trigger heartache, tears, and sorrow. *Grocery shopping & seeing your husband’s… Continue reading